New Delhi: In a significant move to bolster skill development and entrepreneurship in India, Union Minister for MSME, Jitan Ram Manjhi, and Minister of State for MSME, Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, inaugurated the New Skill Development Training Programme at the NSIC Technical Service Centre (NTSC) in Okhla, New Delhi. The inauguration ceremony began with a welcome…
New Delhi : The Government of India is stepping up efforts to promote homestays as a sustainable model for tourism growth and rural development. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha today, Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat outlined several key initiatives undertaken by the Ministry of Tourism to support…
Mumbai: After a successful season 1, the second season of Prime Table Tennis will be held on April 27 and 28, 2024. Building on the foundation of the first season which focussed on players from Thane District Table Tennis Association, the second season will focus on top players from Maharashtra. The second season will be…
Mangalore: The Geological Survey of India’s (GSI) Marine and Coastal Survey Division (MCSD) is set to organize a groundbreaking workshop titled “Offshore Exploration: Synergies and Opportunities (OESO)” on 15th February 2024 in Mangalore. The workshop aims to bring together key stakeholders in the offshore exploration domain, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing. Shri. V.L. Kantha Rao,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has witnessed a significant surge in the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), with a total of 1,22,590 EVs being registered in the state over the past three years, Commerce & Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena informed the Odisha Assembly on Thursday. In response to a query raised by BJD MLA from Basta, Minister…
Bhubaneswar: A large number of Anganwadi centres in Odisha continue to operate without proper infrastructure, with more than 21,000 centres lacking their own buildings and over 31,000 centres without electricity, according to Women & Child Development Minister Pravati Parida. Responding to a written question by BJD MLA Arvind Mohapatra in the State Assembly, the Minister…
New Delhi: In the wake of a strong backlash on social media, Maldives swiftly took action on Sunday, suspending two ministers for making derogatory remarks against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Deputy Minister of Youth Empowerment Mariyam Shiuna and Deputy Minister of Transport & Civil Hassan Zihan faced suspension following India’s expression of concern over…
Mangalore: The Association of PaddleSurf Professionals World Tour (APP) has announced its entry into India with the inaugural India Paddle Festival, set to take place at the stunning Sasihithlu Beach in Mangalore, Karnataka, from 8th to 10th March 2024. This marks India’s first-ever International Stand-Up Paddling (SUP) championship and is a significant milestone for the…
New Delhi: The winners of the 72nd National Film Awards for 2024 were announced on Friday, with Article 370 emerging as the Best Feature Film, while Yami Gautam bagged the Best Actress award for her performance in the film. Veteran actor Mammootty and Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan shared the Best Actor award for Bramayugam and…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has officially approved the ambitious Chandrayaan-4 mission, a significant step forward in India’s lunar exploration program. This mission aims to develop and demonstrate critical technologies required for returning lunar samples to Earth, furthering India’s capabilities for future manned moon landings. The Chandrayaan-4 mission is…
